Biblical Museum Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Biblical Museum (Bijbels Museum) illustrates life in biblical times with archaeological discoveries and other artefacts. Clay tablets and fragments of papyrus and archaeological remains tell the fascinating story of how the Bible came into existence, and the influence the Bible has had on Dutch society through the ages.


Holy display
The objects on display at the Biblical Museum include archaeological discoveries, artefacts from ancient Egypt, and religious objects from the Judeo-Christian tradition. There are also centuries-old models of the temple of Solomon and Herod, a 19th-century model of the Tabernacle and a model of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

A unique museum in a historic setting
The Biblical Museum is housed in two historic buildings on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam. The renowned architect Philips Vingboons built the houses for Amsterdam merchant Jacob Cromhout in 1662. This remarkable and atmospheric setting provides a home for the unique collection of one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands.

Because of the exhibition 'Belief in Nature' (from 29th of April) there will be an extra charge of € 2,- per person (also I amsterdam City Card 2012 holders).